Abstract
Objectives There is a short period during rapid growth when a scoliosis brace is most effective. In standard practice, the inbrace correction is not measured during brace casting. The first assessment of the in-brace correction in the follow-up clinic may trigger brace adjustment for improved spinal alignment resulting in delay of effective treatment and increased number of radiographs. The objective was to investigate if real-time ultrasound (US) can aid orthotists in determining the pad pressure level and location resulting in optimal in-brace correction of the spine.
Highlights
There is a short period during rapid growth when a scoliosis brace is most effective
The inbrace correction is not measured during brace casting
The first assessment of the in-brace correction in the follow-up clinic may trigger brace adjustment for improved spinal alignment resulting in delay of effective treatment and increased number of radiographs
Summary
There is a short period during rapid growth when a scoliosis brace is most effective. The inbrace correction is not measured during brace casting. The first assessment of the in-brace correction in the follow-up clinic may trigger brace adjustment for improved spinal alignment resulting in delay of effective treatment and increased number of radiographs. The objective was to investigate if real-time ultrasound (US) can aid orthotists in determining the pad pressure level and location resulting in optimal in-brace correction of the spine
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